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Twin Cities’ public schools ask voters to make up for state cuts
The district reports that while it has the second largest school district in Minnesota, it has one of the lowest voter-approved operating levies as compared to the state’s 10 largest districts.
Two local, Black-led dance companies awarded 10K
Threads Dance Project in Golden Valley, and TU Dance of St. Paul, were among 25 companies to receive an unrestricted INFLUENCERS grant by the International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD), an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting dance by people of African ancestry or origin.
Community calendar: storytelling, dance parties, Open Streets & more
Here are the MSR editors’ top picks of free (and low-cost) events, arts and activities to enjoy throughout the Twin Cities and greater metro area. SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 4 Saturday, September 30 The Black Love Effect Project: Daytime Party 3-7 pm @ Wilson’s Image Barbers & Stylists, 2124 W. Broadway Ave., Mpls. […]
What is flood insurance and why the system is broken: 6 questions answered
Homeowners’ insurance does not cover damage to a home caused by flooding. A homeowner must have a separate policy to cover flood-related losses, defined as water traveling along or under the ground.
Community calendar: Runway Africa, Open Streets, Assata Speaks & more!
Here are the MSR editors’ top picks of free (and low-cost) events, arts and activities to enjoy throughout the Twin Cities and greater metro area. September 21-29 Saturday, September 22 Girl Time – All About Girls and Engineering 9am-4pm @ The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave. S., Mpls. $12. Members free Hands-on activities and demonstrations […]
Community calendar: ‘Imagine North’ Block Party, Mpls Sound exhibit & much more!
Here are the MSR editors’ top picks of free (and low-cost) events, arts and activities to enjoy throughout the Twin Cities and greater metro area. Friday, September 14 ‘Imagine North’ Block Party 4-7 pm @ Plymouth and Penn avenues, Mpls. FREE. THOR Companies presents the ultimate Northside block party featuring live performances by Paris Bennett, […]
Community calendar: African American history museum opening, Selby Ave. JazzFest, Taste of Liberia & more!
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Meda launches $1 million competition for minority-owned businesses
The “$1M Challenge For Minority Entrepreneurs” is a Shark Tank-style competition launched by Metropolitan Economic Development Association (Meda) in partnership with the City of St. Paul to support early-stage minority-owned businesses that have potential for high growth.
SheaMoisture founder launches $100 million fund for Black women entrepreneurs
Black women are the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs. The number of businesses owned by Black women grew by 322 percent between 1997 – 2015, reported American Express in its “2015 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report.” Yet, when it comes to venture capital, this is the least funded segment.